Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates)
Sensitivity Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule _______ (in/out)? IN
Specificity Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule _____(in/out)? OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, 43%
and 43 tested positive, what percentage would be the
sensitivity of the test?
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high Specificity
specificity?
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94%
94 return with a negative results, what percentage would
the specificity of the test?
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and Location, timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity
A's stand for? (burning, itching, sharp, aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False: True
An established patient comes to your office with a new
onset of sore throat and headache. She has recently given
birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A
comprehensive exam is necessary.
What is a macule? Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? Flat lesion, >1cm
What is a papule? Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid
What is a plaque? Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid
What is a vesicle? Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
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, Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates)
What is a bulla? Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False: False
A papule is a fluid filled lesion.
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed B
from her back. Which statement by the patient ensures she
understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer
and further skin care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin
changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because
the dangerous sun rays has gone away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had
constant sun exposure.
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the A
following lesion with these characteristics: waxy border,
red papule with a central crater. This describes what type
of lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major D
depressive disorder. Which client symptom would eliminate
this diagnosis?
A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
B. The client refuses to interact with others.
C. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
D. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits
promiscuous behaviors.
What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a B
full physical health assessment on a client admitted with a
diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in
decreasing social isolation.
B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can
mask actual physical disorders.
C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from
antidepressant therapy.
D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and
ignore medical problems.
A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory C
loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist
suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a
mini-mental status exam?
A. To rule out bipolar disorder
B. To rule out schizophrenia
C. To rule out dementia
D. To rule out a personality disorder
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Sensitivity Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule _______ (in/out)? IN
Specificity Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule _____(in/out)? OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, 43%
and 43 tested positive, what percentage would be the
sensitivity of the test?
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high Specificity
specificity?
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94%
94 return with a negative results, what percentage would
the specificity of the test?
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and Location, timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity
A's stand for? (burning, itching, sharp, aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False: True
An established patient comes to your office with a new
onset of sore throat and headache. She has recently given
birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A
comprehensive exam is necessary.
What is a macule? Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? Flat lesion, >1cm
What is a papule? Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid
What is a plaque? Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid
What is a vesicle? Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
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, Physical Assessment - Final Exam (Bates)
What is a bulla? Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False: False
A papule is a fluid filled lesion.
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed B
from her back. Which statement by the patient ensures she
understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer
and further skin care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin
changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because
the dangerous sun rays has gone away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had
constant sun exposure.
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the A
following lesion with these characteristics: waxy border,
red papule with a central crater. This describes what type
of lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major D
depressive disorder. Which client symptom would eliminate
this diagnosis?
A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
B. The client refuses to interact with others.
C. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
D. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits
promiscuous behaviors.
What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a B
full physical health assessment on a client admitted with a
diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in
decreasing social isolation.
B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can
mask actual physical disorders.
C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from
antidepressant therapy.
D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and
ignore medical problems.
A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory C
loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist
suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a
mini-mental status exam?
A. To rule out bipolar disorder
B. To rule out schizophrenia
C. To rule out dementia
D. To rule out a personality disorder
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